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  By RaptorTalk As we approach 2011 draft lottery day, it is shocking to think that the Raptors have yet to make a decision on Bryan Colangelo's future, even though his contract expires at the end of June. In a post last year, I surmised that profits were more important to MLSE than wins. Sadly, it still seems to be the case. Apparently a short, balding, nerdy accountant who works for the Teachers Pension Fund is blocking Colangelo's extension - even though those same Teachers are looking to... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk Time for my Raptors' predictions for 2010-11. Let me start by saying that I am fine with Chris Bosh having moved on. I have a feeling this young group of guys will compete hard and entertain. They will be fun to watch. I expect Bargnani to remain the same as the player we saw last year, while guys like DeRozan, Sonny and Amir will continue to develop their game. Kleiza and Barbosa will prove to be solid additions and will likely be the two best Raptors next season... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk Back in January, I argued here that on balance, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment were a good ownership group for the Toronto Raptors. Well, once again MLSE has reminded us that in many respects they are one of the worst owners in the NBA . Problem is that, despite what they say, their number one priority is earning a significant profit – year in and year out. Sure, the suits in the Air Canada Centre offices will insist they want to win and say all the right things... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk We are less than a month away from Raptors training camp and I must admit that my personal interest towards the Raptors has never been lower. Is it the fact that the Raptors will lose a ton of games or is it my disgust with how the Miami super Heat team was created that has sapped the hoops passion out of me? Probably a little of both. Since 'season two', I have either owned or shared Raptors seasons tickets. Not anymore. I bought a second widescreen TV and will... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk These are the Top Ten Reasons that make Raptor fans very happy that Chris Bosh is no longer a member of the Toronto Raptors.            10 .  No more lame “MVP” chants 9 .    Blaine Harrington has left the building 8 .    Good riddance to Hadi 7 .    Can stop pretending Chris Bosh is a "franchise" player 6 .    More room at the ACC with Bosh’s massive ego gone 5 .    We’re not the one’s over-paying Bosh and his wonky knees for six years 4... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk While he didn’t go all Dan Gilbert, Bryan Colangelo certainly said enough about Chris Bosh to make most Raptors fans and NBA observers realize that Chris essentially quit on the Raptors last spring. The evidence is damning and corroborated on many fronts. Here’s what happened according to the Raptors GM: “Despite limited swelling and any excessive damage on an MRI, he felt like he needed to sit for six more games ... I’m not even questioning Chris’ injury. I’m... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk I’ve got something for Raptor fans to read every time they wonder why Bryan Colangelo acquires a European player instead of a player born in the USA. Read it before you suggest that Colangelo is a fool for signing free agent Linas Kleiza - a Euro, instead of American free agents like Anthony Morrow or Ronnie Brewer. Read it before you wonder why Colangelo quickly re-signed Amir Johnson (an American who ‘wanted’ to be in Toronto), instead of dragging out negotiations... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk Fears that LeBron James’ damaged image and sullied reputation might cost him sponsorship opportunities may be somewhat premature. It appears that the first mega endorsement dollars are starting to roll in for LeBron James and his partners, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. Unsubstantiated rumors are that candy giant Mars, could soon announce that James, Bosh and Wade will be endorsing special formulations of the chocolate makers’ leading snacks. Sources close to the Miami Heat... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk If there is a silver lining in the cloud surrounding Chris Bosh’s departure to South Beach, it’s that Bryan Colangelo no longer has to focus on finding complementary pieces to put around his former almost-a-superstar player. Instead, Colangelo has shifted gears and begun to build a solid team of players which features no single star. It’s a model similar to what the Detroit Pistons used with great success over the past decade. While the Pistons won only one NBA... Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk The evolution of the events which led to the creation of the new Miami Heat Super Team should not warm the hearts of real NBA fans. This is not the feel good story of three draft mates living out their dream.  Far from it. You see, the deck was clearly stacked in favor of the Heat from the get-go. We just didn’t know it until now. LeBron James admitted during his tasteless, narcissistic infomercial that The Three Mi-egos had been planning to hook up for years. That... Read Full Story